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First detectable uPSA since surgery 14mos ago
After a few Labcorp tests of < 0.006 since surgery in Nov 2023, I finally got the dreaded detectable value at my most recent test…....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 4 6:07pm
Questions about radiation, post radical prostate surgery
Had my prostate removed 1-10-20, post op showed positive margins with decipher of .91, now they suggest radiation, do they treat that particular area or...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 27, 2020
Surgery or Radiation or Monitor: How do you choose?
59 1/2 PC Biopsy Results are positive 5 out of 12, Showed 3+3=6 1 out of 12 Showed 7 Surgery or Radiation or Monitor
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 15, 2022
Sex After Surgery: What can I expect?
For those who have had their prostate removed and able to get an erection... how has sex changed? I am schedule for surgery October 3rd....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 4, 2024
Tips on weight loss before prostate removal surgery
So I finally made the decision for prostate removal, and my surgeon said I need to lose 30 lbs for the procedure. Once my mind...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 3 7:47am
Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)
I had to cancel my RP prostate surgery do to a cold. The doctors would not put me under with a cold. I have rescheduled...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 14, 2024
What helps with Constipation after prostate cancer surgery?
Day 4. I m used to going poop every day. First thing in the morning. Sore from surgery, can’t push. What do you do to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 18, 2024
Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy
Can anyone share their experience with this procedure? How much discomfort did you experience? Also, would appreciate any insights to Proton Beam Therapy for treating...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 13, 2022
Post-surgery doctor visit: What questions to ask?
I appreciate the support I've found here. I was diagnosed this summer and had surgery last week. It appears everything went as planned, and my...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 3, 2024
Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?
As a Canadian, I apologize in advance for my self-centered question. I have done all the preliminaries and now must make a choice. When asking...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 25 7:53pm
Did you have a swollen scrotum after prostate surgery?
My husband had a RLP on 2/28/2025 and his scrotum is very swollen. I brought him to the ER last night and they did a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 11 11:54am
Severe gas pain nearly two weeks after surgery
Hello everyone. I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced gas pain (or similar) nearly two weeks after surgery. I woke up in the middle...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 16 2:02am
Ventricular tachycardia post surgery, anyone else have this happen?
My husband had robotic prostatectomy in June. Great outcome and we're very happy so far regarding that. Healthy 68 yo guy is most all aspects....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 15, 2023
BCR Post Prostate Robotic Surgery over 3 years?
I am fortunate enough to have had my prostate removed over 3 years ago and remain USPSA < 0.01 (undetectable). I am wondering how common...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 11, 2024
Anyone have robotic prostate surgery done at a small hospital?
First, I am grateful for all the many insightful and kind-hearted responses here since I began posting following my diagnosis in April. I am 59...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 8, 2024
Dry Orgasm after surgery: Does it get better with time?
So, I asked about sex before I had the surgery and I didnt get a good answer on dry orgasm.Two weeks after the catheter came...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 11, 2024
Penile Implant after prostate cancer surgery: Advice appreciated
I am fixing to get a penile implant any advise, would be appreciated. Pain level, rehab time. If you had one done, would you, do...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 23 1:12pm
Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?
48 about to have prostate removal surgery Just needing some advice or experiences of survivors of this, what to expect and what to prepare for.
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 27, 2023
Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?
I have a Gleason score of 3+3. PSA of 94 cores of twelve positive. Family history. Father hade prostate cancer and had seeds, lived till...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 13, 2024